The future of Freeport? Sad! Less than 15% of the population came out to vote..what does that say? Then 3 people were put on council by a private organization..... Youth baseball and softball, a group that cares only for their sport and nothing else. They want the public sports complex as their own park to do what they want. Requesting to not have to pay " because it's for the kids" . If it's for the kids why do they charge 85.00 per child and another 15.00 if you don't volunteer? They boast to have over 250 players. If you do the math that's over 21,000 without fundraising, sponsors and concession money. Where does all that money go? Parents have to buy pants, socks, etc. Shirts are sponsored. They do nothing for the city in return except ask for more! Now they say that since the 3 women council no longer have a vote, and they now have a voice on council, they are going to "take back their park" and get rid of the parks director. Why do they they not consider the other users of the park? Their organization should not have control over a city owned complex. It's a sad state if they get away with it and the elected officials side with a particular user group. If it's for the kids and you have no expenses, why not show it and cut your fees in half? Why not give back? Why let people who don't even live in Freeport be the voice of your organization? Talk about bullies..... Heather, Beth and Leslie.... You are NOT what I would want around my children, and definitely NOT a person I would want around our youth. Trash talking, lies, bullying, self absorbed women (actually children) who must have nothing better to do with their lives. Too bad you can't put a tenth of your effort into something positive. And newly elected officials? SHAME on you if you agree with their tactics, you will ruin any chance of progress for the city and be played the fool.